NEW YORK MAR 5                       
 
                   THE HONORABLE SUMNER WELLES              
 
                    ACTING SECRETARY OF STATE               
 
                                                            
 
 
We American citizens united in the Baltic-American Society, 
      Inc. at a meeting of this day have given anxious consideration 
      to press reports regarding the statements of Sir Stafford Cripps, 
      outstanding member of the British Cabinet and leader of the House 
      of Commons. According to these reports Sir Stafford Cripps addressed 
      300 members of Parliament and made a plea that Britain recognize 
      Soviet frontiers as they stood before June 22, 1941 encompassing 
      the Baltic States. These statements have been received by us 
      with great astonishment as they are allegedly made by a responsible 
      member of the British Government whose Prime Minister solemnly 
      signed the Atlantic Charter assuring all nations, large and small, 
      the restoration of their freedom and independence. The high principles 
      embodied in the Atlantic Charter by President Roosevelt and the 
      Prime Minister of Great Britain were eloquently confirmed by 
      our President in a recent address to the nation and freedom-loving 
      people of all mankind pray that these righteous principles of 
      democracy will remain the shining light and the firm foundation 
      of American policy. We firmly believe that lasting peace can 
      only be established